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Roof won't close

Geoff_Fields

Geoff_Fields

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One of my members has 987 where the roof stops closing 2" too early. Microswitch/s has been replaced, any ideas?
 
Hi, The roof opens and closes using pushrods that can be adjusted. if these have been adjusted when micro switches have been replaced they might be out of alignment. Equally the micro switches could be incorrectly installed and shutting the motor down too early.
 

Geoff,

Since the hood appears to be operating, it sounds as though the problem could lie with the hood mechanism itself.

This article may be of some use: http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/71-BODY-Convertible_Top_Repair/71-BODY-Convertible_Top_Repair.htm

Jeff
 
I have been encountering a similar problem - albeit sporadically, I think the issue/fault may lie with the locking handle. When my hood stops short (opening not a problem at all) I close the manual handle then open it again fully - try the button/switch again and it usually works. I wonder if this is a manufacturing fault - would be surprised given the experience Porsche have with convertibles, but does happen.
Hope that helps.
 
Hi Geoff, Did he find the solution? would be interested and the roof opening and closing is still unreliable - however pressing the little switch in the locking mechanism seems to trigger it to close.
I think the fault might be in that little switch - it must take a beating with the manual handle being opened and closed against it.

John
 
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